Thought I'd mention a couple recognitions received by two of District 1's legislative representatives announced this week. District 1 is represented by two senators and two representatives, the split for both being at Lavon Ave (SH-78). On the east half, we are represented by Sen Bob Duell and Rep Joe Driver; on the west half, we have Sen John Carona and Rep Angie Chen Button.
 

The Texas Municipal League, of which Garland is a member, recognized Sen Carona with its Legislator of the Year Award for his efforts during the 81st session of the Texas Legislature. Only two such awards were given.
 
"First elected to the Texas Senate in 1996 after serving three terms in the Texas House of Representatives, Senator Carona is the Chairman of the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee and serves on three other Senate committees (Criminal Justice, Jurisprudence, and State Affairs). Prior to being elected to the Senate, Senator Carona served three terms in the Texas House of Representatives. During the 81st regular session, Senator Carona led the fight to enact the Local Option Transportation Act, an initiative that would have authorized local option, vote-approved funding mechanisms for transportation projects. He is a consistent advocate for local control."
 
Last Thursday, Rep Angie Chen Button was recognized by Michael Quinn Sullivan on behalf of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility with its Taxpayer Advocate Award. Only ten legislators were so recognized. The award was presented at a celebration held near Rep Button's district offices in Richardson. The celebration was to recognize constituents and volunteers that have assisted Rep Button. It was heavily attended and numerous council representatives were there from Garland and Richardson. Roundtable groups organized to meet and recommend on various topics, such as transportation, energy, and senior affairs, were recognized.